Acer Travelmate 6493 Service Guide

Chapter 3111
15.Replace the Camera Module in the LCD cover.16.Connect the Camera Module cable as shown.
17.Connect the right Inverter board cable as shown.18.Connect the left Inverter board cable as shown.
19.Replace the single securing screw as shown.
NOTE: Tuck the cables in securely to prevent damage to the cables or module. 

11 2Chapter 3
Replacing the LCD Bezel
1.Ensure that the cables are correctly situated and that no trapping will occur when the bezel is replaced.
2. Hold the locking latch in the open position and 
place the LCD bezel over the latches as shown.3.Press the bezel down around the edges to snap it 
into place.
4.Replace the four securing screws and the four screw caps on the LCD module.
  

Chapter 311 3
Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the CPU
Replacing the CPU Fan
1.Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU 
side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket 
as shown.2.Using a flat-tipped screw driver, lock the CPU in to 
the socket as shown.
1.Place the CPU Fan on the mainboard as shown.2.Replace the three securing screws as shown.
3.Reconnect the CPU Fan cable as shown. 

11 4Chapter 3
Replacing the Thermal Module
Replacing the USB Board
1.Align and place the Thermal Module on the 
mainboard as shown.2.Replace the four securing screws (in numerical 
order from screw 1 to screw 4) in the Thermal 
Module.
1.Place the USB Board in the chassis as shown.2.Replace the two securing screws.
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Chapter 311 5
Replacing the Mainboard
1.Place the mainboard into the chassis, front edge first, ensuring that the I/O ports pass through the casing.
2.Pull out the left side of the casing to accommodate 
the left I/O ports as shown.3.Reconnect the mainboard and USB Board by 
pinching them together in the area shown.
4. Replace the single securing screw.
NOTE: Make sure the I/O ports are positioned correctly through the lower cover, and the screw sockets are 
visible through the mainboard. 

11 6Chapter 3
Replacing the Modem Module
1.Place the Modem module on the mainboard, 
ensuring the connection on the base of the module 
is well seated.2.Replace the two securing screws.
3.Reconnect the modem cable to the module.4.Press down on the adhesive pad to reattach the 
cable to the mainboard.
5.Reconnect the RJ-11 cable.6.Route the remaining cable around the edge of the 
Modem module, as shown, and reconnect it to the 
mainboard. 

Chapter 311 7
Replacing the Bluetooth Board
Replacing the Speaker Modules
1.Reconnect the cable to the Bluetooth module.
NOTE: The cable connector is right way up when 
the blue spot is visible.2.Replace the Bluetooth module as shown.
3.Reconnect the Bluetooth cable to the mainboard as shown.
NOTE: The cable connector is right way up when the blue spot is visible.
1.Replace the left and right Speaker modules in the Upper Case. 

11 8Chapter 3
2.Lift the mylar covering and slide the speaker cable 
underneath into the cable channel.3.Replace the mylar and ensure the speaker cable is 
positioned as shown.
4.Replace the four securing screws as shown (two per module). 

Chapter 311 9
Replacing the TouchPad Bracket
IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually. To replace the Touch Pad, replace the entire 
Upper Cover.
1.Insert the bracket into the upper cover, top edge 
first, to engage the securing clip.2.Rotate the bracket down into the upper cover as 
shown, ensuring that the four pins are located 
correctly.
3.Replace the TouchPad FFC cable and lock it in place with the cable latch.
4.Replace the two securing screws. 

120Chapter 3
Replacing the Finger Print Reader
Replacing the Card Reader Module
1.Replace the Finger Print Reader board in the upper 
cover. 2.Press down on the adhesive pads to secure the 
module in place.
3.Replace the bracket as shown.4.Replace the single securing screw.
1.Replace the module in the upper case as shown.2.Slide the module in the direction shown to engage 
the securing clips.